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 Story by Anele Zikali Since food is our daily need and basically we cannot survive without it, why not just get to know more whilst having fun with our priority? It is time to learn and explore a different environment.  Making time to book a farm visit for those that are open to the public is one of the good things you can do. This helps to get close to the product and know more about it.  Fruit farms  By far fruit farms seem to be at the top of beautiful plots to visit when it is harvesting season. Just because you get to see it hanging from its shrub to picking it, and some farms sell them at a bargain and even prepare end products like juices and smoothies.  Mooihoek Strawberry Farm in Eastern Cape  The farm is open to public visits, especially around school holidays which brings so much joy to the little ones. The place has time intervals for visitors and affordable prices for entrance to pick strawberries. They also sell mini-cakes, smoothies and juic...

 Story by Anele Zikali Mamelodi Sundowns is shaping the way forward for South African football with its recent breaking records achievements. The team is in children's lips and getting recognition on international platforms. Won the league eight times in a row and holding 15 titles in total  With its 8th successive lead in the Premier Soccer League, claiming its 15th title in overall history on 17 May 2025. Such times are telling what might become of South African football. After the club's crowning, the next matches are continental and international. It is the only team that has managed to reach this level of success in the country. Even international media has started to cover the teams amazing success.  Mamelodi Sundowns article from a Portuguese publication A Bola Mamelodi Sundowns article in France Football Magazine  The tone of success and gap between points in the league table suggest that Mamelodi Sundowns is modeling the route to success. The goal is seems l...

Story by Anele Zikali  Museums the storytellers, heritage holders, historians, eye-capturing with images and sculptures that narrate stories in metaphors and figurative speech.  It is under such guise that the International World Museum (IMD) Day was set in 1977, to honor and celebrate museums. According to the International Council of Museums (ICOM),  "Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.” Nelson Mandela Museum in Mthatha  One of the common things about some museums in South Africa is that they are named Nelson Mandela Museum. The name alone sets the tone of what to expect, a theme centralized about the rich culture and diversity, resilient past, present and future of South Africa.  The work of versatile art, using different types of special skills and raw talents like metal sculptures, modern art to painting to mention a few. It is a way to tell...

Story by Anele Zikali Blessed with a unique environment that has weather that allows nature to boom, alluring eyes to see mother nature in close view, bringing what you see on TV to reality, Addo and Kirkwood in Eastern Cape, South Africa offers what others cannot.  A small town with big things Addo Elephant Park is one of the most popular safari drive tours that are loved by group visitations from work teams to family, friends and trips. One thing that is guaranteed is that visitors get a perfect view of the elephants.  The exciting part of the trip is that people can get close to the elephants that appear in their normal behavior. They are seen in their natural environment living their normal life. Trips are usually booked around the time when they go for drinking in the nearby dam.  What you see on TV on those animal planets and safari shows looks the same in real life. You are allowed to see the elephants at close range. They walk, eat, drink, play and sleep together....

 Story by Anele Zikali It is seasonal in Cape Town as winter is around the corner in South Africa from 25 June to August. It might be difficult to be outdoors in winter but Cape Town is not about staying gloomy and feeling winter blues. Instead here comes good times ahead.  Having enjoyed summer and now autumn in the beautiful tourist destination of choice for many travelers, the mother city does count winter destinations out and make them dull. It must be the coastline that aids in keeping winter weather quite enjoyable. Fun in Winter Outdoor Tourist Sites A short-lived stay still turned out well during the winter season in Cape Town. With the full view of Table Mountain and the Lions Head, going for a road drive to see the beautiful landscapes, there was no boredom. Cape Town is just the gift that keeps on giving, one adventure to another.  Hiking A small hike on the well-stacked rock hills made even nonhikers feel like accomplished ones. It is the cool breeze and the s...

 Story by Anele Zikali Image sourced from Lulutho Lush Pinterest  Traditional outfits simply portray the identity and culture of a particular ethnic group. The Xhosa traditional attire is one of the most popular trends in South Africa. Mostly people wear it to showcase the rich culture of the Xhosa ethnic groups, the style, fashion and what is trendy.  The attire is called umbhaco and it made out of strong material that does not easily tear with a plain bold colour, with line prints in the edges. The outfit is complimented by creative and artistic features such as accessories made of beads, headwraps, black and white colouring on the face.  Image of author Mercy Nqandeka   It is about pride, fashion, heritage and identity. From young children to youth and adults, the Xhosa print is still resembled strongly in traditional style. There is a variety of options to choose from especially for females.  A closer look into dresses and skirts  Image source...